Operating Instructions
Blu-ray DiscTM Player
Model No. DMP-BD77
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
How to replace the fuse
Follow the instructions below.
Table of contents
Getting started
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unit and media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Playable media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fuse cover
Connections and settings
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 2 : Connecting to
Fuse
(13 ampere)
an amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STEP 3 : Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . 10
STEP 4 : Connecting the AC mains lead . . . . 10
STEP 5 : Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
STEP 6 : Reprogramming
the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playback
Inserting or removing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoying Network Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Home Network feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
“HDMI CEC”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Settings
Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Supplemental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
≥ Restriction on use of unauthorized
copied content (> 35)
≥ Firmware updates (> 12)
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Getting started
Accessories
Unit and media care
∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.
1
Remote control
(N2QAYB000736)
Batteries for remote control
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully
read the instructions that came with the cloth.
2
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
Audio/Video cable
∫ This unit’s lens
1
Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE
≥ This lens cleaner may not be for sale
depending on the region.
[Except[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
HDMI Cable
1
≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA,
but can be used on this unit as well.
≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions
correct as of February 2012. These may be subject to
change.
∫ Clean discs
∫ Using the remote control
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.
DO NOT
DO
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ Disc handling precautions
≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this
unit. (> 7)
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels (rented discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
∫ To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in
the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal
or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all
the settings to the factory presets to delete the
user settings. (> 29, “To return all settings to the
factory preset.”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the
memory of this unit.
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Playable media
Device Disc markings
Device types
BD-Video
BD-RE
Contents format
Video
Video, JPEG
BD
BD-R
Video, DivX®, MKV
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video
Video, AVCHD, DivX®,
MKV, JPEG, FLAC,
MP3, WAV
DVD
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
Video, AVCHD
Music [CD-DA]
—
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD
CD
DivX®, MKV, JPEG,
FLAC, MP3,
Music [CD-DA], WAV
CD-R
CD-RW
—
DivX®, MKV, MP4,
MPEG, JPEG, FLAC,
MP3, WAV
USB devices
(up to 2 TB)
—
USB
≥ See pages 6 and 34 for more information on the types of content that can be played.
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∫
Discs that cannot be played by this unit
∫ Finalize
≥ DVD-RAM
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ Video CD and Super
Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ DivX Plus HD discs
≥ HD DVD
DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW
recorded by a recorder, etc. needs to be finalized
by the recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to
the recorder’s instructions.
≥ DVD-Audio
∫ BD-Video
≥ This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby®
Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio)
adopted in BD-Video.
∫ Region management information
BD-Video:
[For[South[East[Asia]
This unit can play
BD-Video discs
supporting the
Example:
≥ If “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” is set to
“PCM”, the maximum possible number of
Dolby® sound is 2ch PCM. (> 25)
region code “A”.
∫ Music CD
Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not
conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
[For[Australia,[New[Zealand[and[the[Middle[East]
This unit can play
BD-Video discs
supporting the
Example:
∫ USB device
≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
region code “B”.
≥ This unit does not support USB device
charging.
[For[India]
≥ FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems
are supported.
≥ This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
≥ This unit can support an HDD formatted to
FAT32 and NTFS.
This unit can play
BD-Video discs
supporting the
Example:
region code “C”.
Some types of HDD may require the use of its
external power supply unit.
DVD-Video:
[For]the]Middle]East]
∫ BD-RE, BD-R
This unit can play
DVD-Video discs
supporting the
Example:
Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic
Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the
audio etc., correctly.
2
2
2
region number
3
2
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
“2” or “ALL”.
5
4
4
[For[South[East[Asia]
This unit can play
≥
≥
It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases
due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the
recording method and how the files were created.
The producers of the disc can control how discs are played, so
you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
Example:
DVD-Video discs
supporting the
region number
3
3
“3” or “ALL”.
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
This unit can play
Example:
DVD-Video discs
supporting the
region number
3
4
“4” or “ALL”.
[For[India]
This unit can play
DVD-Video discs
supporting the
Example:
2
3
region number
5
5
“5” or “ALL”.
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Control reference guide
1
2
Turn the unit on and off
11
TV operation buttons (> 13)
You can operate the TV through the unit’s
remote control.
[Í TV] : Turn the television on and off
[AV] : Switch the input select
[i j VOL] : Adjust the volume
Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
Cancel
1
2
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
13
3
Select audio (> 16)
14
Basic playback control buttons (> 16)
Show status messages (> 17)
Show Top menu (> 17)
4
5
15
Show Option menu (> 22)
6
10 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
Used for various purposes depending on the
display
11 Transmit the remote control signal
12 Open or close the disc tray (> 14)
13 Switch on/off Secondary Video
(Picture-in-picture) (> 22)
14 Show Setup menu (> 24)
15 Show the selection screen of network
features (> 18)
7
8
16
17
18
19
20
9
16 Exit the menu screen
10
17 Show Pop-up menu (> 17)
18 Show HOME menu (> 14)
19 [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for selection
[OK] : Confirm the selection
(;1) : Frame-by-frame (> 16)
20 Return to previous screen
1
8
2
3
4
5
6 7
1
Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 11)
4
5
Display (> 33)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power.
Disc tray (> 14)
Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and
right
Stop (> 16)
Start play (> 16)
2
3
USB port (> 14)
6
7
8
Open or close the disc tray (> 14)
Rear panel terminals (> 8–10)
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Connections and settings
STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV
Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your TV input terminal.
≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC
power.
≥ Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may
not be displayed properly.
≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
[For[the[Middle[East,[South[East[Asia[and[India] The HDMI-compliant cable is supplied with this unit.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use
HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
HDMI AV OUT (High quality)
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
(only supplied for the Middle East, South East Asia and India)
VIDEO OUT (Standard quality)
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO IN
R
Audio/Video cable
(only supplied for Australia and New Zealand)
≥ Connect terminals of the same colour.
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STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
(only supplied for the Middle East, South East Asia and India)
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI IN
(ARC)
Amplifier/receiver
≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 25).
≥ When using the TV or amplifier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)”
(non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI terminal, in order to enjoy TV’s sound by amplifier/receiver it is
also required to connect the amplifier/receiver and TV using an optical digital cable.
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STEP 3 : Connecting to the network
The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated (> 12)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 17)
≥ You can enjoy Network Service (> 18)
≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 19)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
Wireless LAN connection
Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5 (optional). Only DY-WL5 can be used.
Read the operating instructions for DY-WL5 thoroughly when using it.
Wireless router, etc.
Internet
≥
A wireless LAN connection can be used only in those countries where the wireless function is authorized
for use. Use of a wireless LAN connection is prohibited in the regions where DY-WL5 is not sold.
≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to
(This site is in English only.)
≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.
LAN cable connection
LAN Cable
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
STEP 4 : Connecting the AC mains lead
To a household mains
socket
≥
This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (
>
34) even when turned off. In the interest of power
conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be disconnected.
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STEP 5 : Settings
Easy Network Setting
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform
“Easy Network Setting”.
Easy Setting
After connecting your new player for the first time
and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings
will appear.
Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press [OK].
Easy Network Setting
Select a connection mode.
Current setting
Wired
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the
appropriate video input on the television.
1 Press [Í].
Setup screen appears.
Wired
2 Follow the on-screen instructions and
apply the settings.
Wireless
OK
RETURN
∫ “Wired” connection
Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy
Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 27)
connection settings.
∫ “Wireless” connection
Before beginning wireless connection setup
≥ Obtain your network name (SSID*1).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted,
please be sure that you know your
encryption key.
≥ If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is
displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor
is fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and
reconnect it. If there is still no change in the
display, consult your dealer for advice.
Select “Search for wireless network” or “WPS
(PUSH button)” and press [OK], then follow
the on-screen instructions and apply the
settings.
e.g.,
Wireless Settings
Select a connection method to wireless access point.
Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless
access point about connection methods.
Search for wireless network
WPS (PUSH button)
WPS (PUSH button):
e.g.
If your wireless router supports
WPS (PUSH button), you can
easily perform the settings by
pressing WPS button on it.
2
*
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM) is a standard that
facilitates settings relating to the connection and
security of wireless LAN devices.
Firmware updates
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated
firmware for this unit that may add or improve the
way a feature operates. These updates are
available free of charge.
1
Press WPS button or corresponding button of
the wireless router until the lamp starts
flashing.
≥ For details, refer to the operating instruction
of the wireless router.
This unit is capable of checking the firmware
automatically when connected to the Internet via
a broadband connection.
2
Press [OK].
When a new firmware version is available, the
following message is displayed.
Search for wireless network:
≥ When you select “Search for wireless network”,
the available wireless networks will be
displayed. Select your network name and press
[OK].
– If your network name is not displayed, search
again by pressing the red button on the
remote control.
– Stealth SSID will not be displayed when you
select “Search for wireless network”. Enter
manually by using “Manual setting”.
(While displaying the HOME menu, press
[SETTINGS] > select “Network” > [OK] >
select “Network Settings” > [OK] > select
“Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select
“Connection Setting” > [OK] > select
“Manual setting” > [OK])
New firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
To update the firmware
Press [HOME] > press [SETTINGS] > select
“System” > [OK] > select “Firmware Update”
> [OK] > select “Update Now” > [OK]
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC
power or perform any operation while the update
takes place.
After the firmware is installed, “FIn” will be
displayed on the unit’s display. Unit will restart
and the following screen will be displayed.
The firmware has been updated.
Current Version: x.xx
≥ If your wireless network is encrypted,
Encryption Key input screen will be displayed.
Input the encryption key of your network.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy
Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 26)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network
Settings”. (> 26)
≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for
which you do not have usage rights.
During automatic searches in a wireless network
environment, wireless networks (SSID) for which you do
not have usage rights may be displayed; however, using
these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings
(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change.
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the
settings of the wireless router.
≥ If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not
connected to the Internet, then you can download the
latest firmware from the following website and burn it
to a CD-R to update the firmware.
(This site is in English only.)
To show the firmware version on this unit. (> 28,
“Firmware Version Information”)
≥ Downloading will require several minutes. It may take
longer or may not work properly depending on the
connection environment.
≥ If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version,
set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (> 28)
≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without
encryption may result in the content of the communication
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of
data such as personal or secret information.
*1
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by
wireless LAN to identify a particular network. Transmission
is possible if the SSID matches for both devices.
The wireless router compatible with Wi-Fi Protected
SetupTM may have the mark.
*2
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STEP 6 : Reprogramming
the remote control
For other Panasonic products
If you have more than one Panasonic player/
recorder and the remote control operates both
products at once, you will need to change the
remote control code to prevent this occurrence.
(> 28, “Remote Control”)
For TV
You can operate the TV using the unit’s remote
control.
1 Input the 2-digit code (> 33) while
pressing [Í TV].
e.g., 01: [0] B [1]
2 Test by turning on the television.
≥ If your television brand has more than one code listed,
select the one that allows correct operation.
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Playback
Inserting or removing
media
HOME menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from
the HOME menu.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate
video input on the television.
1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [OK] or [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
item.
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this
step.
Notes
HOME
≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is
facing the right way up.
Network
Blu-ray Disc Player
≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB
connection cable, the setup screen may be
displayed on the connected equipment. For
details, refer to the instructions for the
connected equipment.
Photos
Setup
Music
Videos
Register
1st user
≥ Use the front USB port when you connect a
USB memory or a USB HDD. The USB port on
the rear panel is only for the Wireless LAN
Videos/Photos/Music
Play back the contents.
(> 16)
Adaptor DY-WL (optional).
5
Disc
≥ When multiple contents are
recorded, select the types
of contents or the title.
CAUTION
Do not place objects in front of the unit. The disc
tray may collide with objects when it is opened,
and this may cause malfunction.
USB
Network
Network
Service
Displays the Home screen of
Network Service. (> 18)
DLNA Client (> 19)
Home Network
Setup
Media Renderer (> 20)
Player Settings (> 24)
USB
Management
(> 17)
Changes the background of
HOME menu.
Wallpaper
To show the HOME menu
Press [HOME].
≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ Where necessary, set “Mixed Data Disc Option” when
using a disc with both data files (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc.)
and Video (BDAV and AVCHD). (> 27)
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Multi User Mode
Personalizing a new user
Multi User Mode is a function that enables
switching of multiple settings easily.
Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own
settings.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Press a coloured button that indicates
new user personalization.
The following settings can be personalized.
≥ The user icon
3 Select an item and change the settings
according to the indications.
≥ The wallpaper of HOME menu
≥ The picture settings (> 22, 24)
The following items can be set.
Input
Personalize a user name.
Nickname
HOME
User 1
A
Personalize a user icon.
Network
Blu-ray Disc Player
Select from Illustrations
The image can be selected from
Photos
Setup
Music
prepared illustrations.
Select Icon
Create from Photos
Videos
You can select a photo in
recording media as an icon.
(> 22, “Icon Registration”)
User 1
Register
2nd user
B
A
B
The user name and icon currently selected
Personalize a new user and switch the users
with coloured buttons.
Personalize a background of the
HOME menu.
Select
≥ Other than prepared
Wallpaper
wallpapers, you can also select
a photo in recording media as a
wallpaper. (> 22, “Wallpaper”)
4 Select “Confirm” and press [OK].
To change the personalized user information
Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu.
(> 27)
Switching the user
Press the coloured buttons in the HOME menu
to switch to the user corresponding to the
button.
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Playback
1 Insert the media.
Playback starts depending on the media.
2 Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Pause
Press [;PAUSE].
≥ Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart
play.
Search/Slow-motion
Search
While playing, press [SEARCH6] or
[SEARCH5].
≥ Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single
step.
≥ Signal from PAL discs is output as PAL. Signal from NTSC
discs is output as “NTSC” or “PAL60”. You can select
“NTSC” or “PAL60” in “NTSC Contents Output” for NTSC
discs. (> 24)
≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE
DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished
playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen
and so on.
≥ DivX and MKV: Successive play is not possible.
≥ It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 video
which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted
to the media.
≥ To save on electricity, the unit is turned off automatically if
there is no button operation for about 30 minutes when not
playing back (such as when paused, displaying the menu,
displaying still pictures, etc.).
Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH5].
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback
speed.
Skip
While playing or paused, press [:] or
[9].
Operations during playback
Skip to the title, chapter or track.
Following functions may not work depending on
the media and contents.
Frame-by-frame
While paused, press [1] (;1).
≥ Press and hold to change in succession
forward.
≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback
speed.
Stop
Press [∫STOP].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [1PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or
you press [∫STOP] several times to display
“StOP” on the unit’s display.
≥ On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the
resume play function does not work.
Changing audio
Press [AUDIO].
You can change the audio channel number or
soundtrack language, etc.
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Displaying menus and playback
information
Enjoying BD-Live
With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus
contents that use Internet access.
For this BD-Live function, connection of a USB
device is necessary along with Internet connection.
Show top menu/pop-up menu
Press [TOP MENU] or [POP-UP MENU].
Select the item and press [OK].
1 Perform network connection and settings.
(> 10, 11)
Show the status messages
2 Connect a USB device with 1 GB or more
free space.
While playing, press [STATUS].
The status messages give you information about
what is currently being played. Each time you
press [STATUS], the display information may
change or will disappear from the screen.
≥ Depending on media and contents, the display
may change or may not appear.
≥
The USB device is used as the local storage.
3 Insert the disc.
∫ Deleting data on the USB device
Select “USB Management” in the Home menu
(> 14), then select “BD-Video Data Erase” and
press [OK].
e.g., BD-Video
BD-Video
Play
≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc
and/or visit their website.
≥ “BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for
certain discs (> 26).
A
B
C
D
T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
Elapsed time in the title
Current position
Total time
e.g., JPEG
Slideshow
Play a slideshow of photos and make various
settings during the playback.
Date
Size
11.12.2007
500 x 375
Manufacturer
Equipment
1 Insert the media.
2 Select “Photos”.
3 Select an item and press the green button.
The following items can be set.
Start the slideshow.
Start
Slideshow
You can display still pictures in
the selected folder one by one
at a constant interval.
Interval
Change the display interval.
Transition
Effect
Select the effect when sliding
pictures.
Set whether to repeat the
slideshow.
Repeat Play
≥ Still pictures displayed as “
with this unit.
” cannot be played back
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Enjoying Network Service
≥ Set “Network Service Lock” in “Ratings”, when restricting
the use of Network Service. (> 27)
≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update
notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not
updated, you may not be able to use the Network Service
function properly. (> 12)
Network Service allows you to access some
specific websites supported by Panasonic, and
enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos,
etc. from Network Service home screen. This unit
has no full browser function and all features of
websites may not be available.
≥ Network Service Home screen is subject to change without
notice.
≥ The services through Network Service are operated by
their respective service providers, and service may be
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the
content or the continuity of the services.
Network Service provides a variety of
selected Internet services such as the
following.
≥ Online movie rental service
≥ Video browsing service
≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not
be available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries
and may be presented in specific languages.
Network Service
*
XXXXX
Internet
*
Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change
without notice.
Preparation
≥ Network connection (> 10)
≥ Network setting (> 11)
1 Press [NETWORK].
2 Press [1] to select “Network Service”.
3 Select the item and press [OK].
To exit from Network Service
Press [EXIT] or [HOME].
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1 Press [HOME].
Home Network feature
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “DLNA Client”.
Playing back contents on the
DLNA server
You can share photos, videos and music stored in
the DLNA Certified media server (PC with
Windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.)
connected to your home network, and enjoy the
contents with this player.
≥ The list can be updated by pressing the red
button on the remote control.
5 Select the equipment and press [OK].
6 Select the item to play and press [OK].
You can also enjoy viewing the video and photos
recorded in Panasonic DLNA compatible
recorders (DIGA).
Refer to our website about the sales area, etc.
(> 20)
≥ You may be able to use convenient
functions depending on the content by
pressing [OPTION].
≥ Control Panel is displayed once the
playback starts. Press [OK] if the Control
Panel is not displayed, and press
[RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
To exit from Home Network
Press [EXIT] or [HOME].
Player
Server
Preparation
1
Perform network connection (> 10) and
network settings (> 11) of this unit.
Perform Home Network settings of the
connected equipment.
2
When connected to other than DIGA,
3
Add the contents and folder to the libraries of
the Windows Media® Player or the
smartphone, etc.
≥ Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play
back only the contents that are stored in the
libraries.
When connected to DIGA,
Register this unit to your DIGA.
3
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Using the Digital Media Controller
For more details, refer to the following website and the
operating instructions for each of the equipment.
(This site is in English only.)
You can use the smartphone, etc. as the Digital
Media Controller (DMC) to play back contents
from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).
Possible applications:
≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,
playback may not be possible.
≥ Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played
back by this unit.
≥ This unit can be played back via connected equipment only
when controlled using DMC.
*
Server
Renderer
*
Controller
*
Server
i
Controller
Renderer
*
DMC compatible software should be installed.
Preparation
Perform steps 1 and 2. (> 19)
3
Add the contents and folder to the libraries of
the Windows Media® Player or the
smartphone, etc.
≥ Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play
back only the contents that are stored in the
libraries.
4
Perform the “Remote Device Settings”.
(> 26)
≥ You can register up to 16 devices.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “Media Renderer”.
5 Operate the DMC compatible devices.
To exit from Media Renderer screen
Press [HOME].
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“HDMI CEC”
This unit supports HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control).
You can use this function by connecting the
equipment with an HDMI cable. See the
operating instructions for connected
equipment for operational details.
Preparation
1
2
3
Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (> 27).
(The default setting is “On”.)
Set the “HDMI CEC” operations on the
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
Turn on all “HDMI CEC” compatible
equipment and select this unit’s input channel
on the connected TV so that the “HDMI CEC”
function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are
changed, repeat this procedure.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
When play starts on the unit, the TV will
automatically switch the input channel and the
screen of this unit will be displayed.
Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will
automatically turn on.
Power off link
All connected equipment compatible with “HDMI
CEC”, including this unit, automatically turns off
when you switch the television off.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all HDMI CEC
devices.
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Settings
∫ Repeat Play
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed
on the unit’s display.)
Select the item that you want to repeat.
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the
type of media.
Option menu
A variety of playback operations and settings can
be performed from this menu.
Available options differ depending on the playing
contents and the condition of the unit.
About Multi User Mode
≥ Select “Off” to cancel.
: Settings of the items with this indication are
saved by the respective users registered in the
HOME menu.
∫ Random
Select whether or not to play random.
Please refer to page 15 for details about user
registration and switching.
∫ Start Slideshow
Start the slideshow.
1 Press [OPTION].
∫ Status
Show the status messages.
≥ When playing music, select “Playback
Settings” and press [OK].
∫ Rotate RIGHT
∫ Rotate LEFT
e.g., BD-Video
Rotate the still picture.
Operation Menu
Soundtrack
1
ENG Dolby TrueHD M...
∫ Wallpaper
Subtitle
Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME
menu. (> 14)
Angle
1
Repeat Play
Status
Off
Primary Video
Secondary Video
Top Menu
MPEG-4 AVC
∫ Icon Registration
Pop-up Menu
Set the still picture as your user icon. (> 15)
∫ Video
The recording method of original video appears.
2 Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
∫ Primary Video
The recording method of original primary video
appears.
Press [OPTION].
Regarding Language : (> 33)
∫ Secondary Video
Select on/off of images. The
recording method of original
Operation Menu
video appears.
≥ During search/slow-motion
∫ Soundtrack
Show or change the soundtrack.
Video
or frame-by-frame, only the
primary video is displayed.
∫ Audio channel
Select the audio channel number.
Select on/off of audio and the
language.
Soundtrack
∫ Subtitle
Change the subtitle settings.
∫ Top Menu
Display Top Menu.
∫ Angle
Select the number of the angle.
∫ Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫ Menu
Display Menu.
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Picture Settings
∫ Picture Mode
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in
“Picture Adjustment”.
∫ Picture Adjustment
Specific picture quality settings can be performed.
∫ Progressive
Select the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material being played.
≥ When the content is distorted, change the
settings from “Auto” to “Video”.
∫ Reset to Default Picture Settings
Return picture settings to the factory preset.
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Setup menu
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The
settings remain intact even if you switch the unit
to standby.
Picture
∫ Picture Mode
(> 23)
Some items in the Setup menu are common to
the Option menu. You can get the same effect
with both menus.
∫ Picture Adjustment
(> 23)
∫ HDMI Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
About Multi User Mode
: Settings of the items with this indication are
saved by the respective users registered in the
HOME menu.
Please refer to page 15 for details about user
registration and switching.
¾HDMI Video Format
The items supported by the connected devices
are indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any
item without “¢” is selected, the images may be
distorted.
≥ If “Automatic” is selected, the best suited
output resolution to the connected television
is automatically selected.
1 While displaying the HOME menu, press
[SETTINGS].
Player Settings
≥ To enjoy high-definition video up-converted to
1080p, you need to connect the unit directly
to 1080p compatible HDTV (High Definition
Television). If this unit is connected to an
HDTV through other equipment, the other
equipment must also be 1080p compatible.
Picture Mode
Normal
NTSC
Picture
Picture Adjustment
HDMI Output
Sound
NTSC Contents Output
Language
Network
Ratings
System
¾24p Output
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting
1080/24p output using an HDMI cable, movies
and other material recorded at 24p are output at
24p.
≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are
played, images are output at 60p.
≥ 24p : A progressive image recorded at a rate
of 24 frames per second (motion-picture film).
Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded
in 24 frames/second in accordance with the
film materials.
2 Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
¾Deep Colour Output
This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep
Colour output when a television that supports
Deep Colour is connected.
¾Contents Type Flag
Depending on the playback content, the TV will
output adjusting to the optimal method when a
TV that supports this function is connected.
∫ NTSC Contents Output
(This works only for video output from the VIDEO
OUT terminal.)
Select PAL60 or NTSC output when playing
NTSC discs.
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Sound
Language
∫ Soundtrack Preference
∫ Dynamic Range Compression
Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of
each disc will be selected.
≥ Enter a code (> 33) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog
clearly.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby
TrueHD only)
≥ “Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby
TrueHD.
∫ Subtitle Preference
Choose the language for the subtitle.
≥ If “Automatic” is selected and the language
selected for “Soundtrack Preference” is not
available, subtitles of that language will
automatically appear if available on that disc.
≥ Enter a code (> 33) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
∫ Digital Audio Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD
¾DTS/DTS-HD
Select the audio signal to output.
≥ Select “PCM”, when the connected
equipment cannot decode the respective
audio format. This unit decodes the audio
format and transmits to the connected
equipment.
∫ Menu Preference
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code (> 33) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
≥ Not making the proper settings may result in
noise.
[Except[South[East[Asia]
∫ Subtitle Text
¾BD-Video Secondary Audio
Select whether or not to mix the primary and
secondary audio (including the button click
sound).
If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary
audio only.
Select a suitable item according to the language
used for DivX or MKV subtitles text.
≥ This item is displayed only after playing back a
file.
[For[South[East[Asia]
¾HDMI Audio Output
∫ On-Screen Language
This setting selects whether or not to output
audio from HDMI.
Choose the language for menus and on-screen
messages.
∫ Downmix
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to
2-channel sound.
≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the
connected equipment supports the virtual
surround function.
≥ There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV
OUT.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the
following cases:
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of secondary audio (including the
button click sound).
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¾Network Drive Connection
Network
∫ Easy Network Setting (> 11)
It is possible to access the shared folder of
equipment not compatible with DLNA, such as
the Windows XP operating system, and play
back video, still pictures, and music on this unit.
For the setting and operation method of
connected equipment, refer to the following
Website.
∫ Network Settings
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
(This site is in English only.)
¾Wireless Settings
This allows the wireless router and connection
settings to be set. Current connection settings
and connection state can be checked.
¾Remote Device Settings (> 20)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Remote Device Operation
Enable to operate by DMC.
≥ If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” is fixed to
“On”.
Connection Setting
The wireless router connection wizard will be
displayed.
Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)
When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this
sets the connection speed.
≥ If you connect using the “Double Speed
Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same
frequency band, and there is consequently
a greater risk of reception interference. This
can cause the connection speed to drop or
become unstable.
Device Name Entry
Set the name of this unit to be displayed on
the connected equipment.
Registration Type
Allow connection to all the
Automatic
Manual
equipment that is
accessing this unit.
Set the permission of the
connection individually for
the equipment that is
accessing this unit.
¾IP Address / DNS Settings
This is for checking the state of the network
connection and setting the IP address and
DNS-related.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
Remote Device List
Registering/deregistering of the displayed
equipment can be performed when “Manual”
in “Registration Type” is selected.
¾Proxy Server Settings
This is for checking the state of connection with
the Proxy server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
¾BD-Live Internet Access (> 17)
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live
functions are used.
≥ If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is
permitted only for BD-Live contents which
have content owner certificates.
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¾TV System
Perform the setup so it matches the TV System
of the connected TV.
≥ When NTSC contents are played, they are
outputted in the signal format specified in the
“NTSC Contents Output”, irrespective of the
settings here. (> 24)
Ratings
The following items use the same password.
Don’t forget your password.
∫ DVD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
∫ BD-Video Ratings
¾Screen Saver Function
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
≥ When this is set to “On”:
If a list of playback content is displayed and
there is no operation for 10 minutes or more,
the screen switches to HOME menu
automatically.
∫ Network Service Lock
You can restrict the usage of Network Service.
System
≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function
is not available.
∫ Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings.
¾On-Screen Messages
∫ TV Settings
Choose whether to show status messages
automatically.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾TV Aspect
¾HDMI CEC
Set to use “HDMI CEC” function when
connected via HDMI cable to a device that
supports “HDMI CEC”.
≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use
“HDMI CEC”.
Set to match the type of television connected.
When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and
playing 16:9 ratio image:
The sides are
cut off so the
∫ Unit Settings
picture fills
4:3 Pan & Scan the screen.
When playing BD-Video,
video is output as “4:3
Letterbox”.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Mixed Data Disc Option
Select the playback contents on discs with both
data files and Video.
≥ If “MP3/JPEG/DivX” is selected, the video
menu function (except DivX and MKV) cannot
be played back.
Black bands
appear at
4:3 Letterbox
the top and
bottom of
≥ If “BDAV/AVCHD” is selected, data file cannot
be played back.
the picture.
¾Front Panel Display
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen
television and playing 4:3 ratio image:
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥ If “Automatic” is selected, the display is set to
bright and only dimmed during playback.
Video is displayed as a 4:3
16:9
ratio image in the centre of
the screen.
¾Edit User Information
Change the user information registered in the
HOME menu.
Video is displayed as a
horizontally stretched 16:9
image.
16:9 full
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∫ Quick Start
Speed of startup from standby mode is increased.
≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be
powered and the idle power consumption will
increase so compared to when set to “Off”.
(About the power consumption > 34)
∫ Remote Control
Change the remote control code if other
Panasonic products react to this remote control.
∫ Firmware Update (> 12)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Automatic Update Check
When this equipment remains connected to the
Internet, it will check for the latest firmware
version when it is turned on and you can update
it if necessary.
¾Update Now
You can update the firmware manually if a
firmware update is available.
∫ System Information
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Software Licence
Information about the software used by this unit
is displayed.
¾Firmware Version Information
Display firmware version of this unit and
wireless LAN module.
∫ DivX (R) Registration
You need this registration code to purchase and
play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
∫ Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the
Option menu to the default settings, except for
some settings of network, ratings, remote control
code, language, etc.
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Reference
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, please perform the
following checks.
General operation
To return to the factory preset.
If the problem remains unresolved, consult
your dealer for instructions.
¾
Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup
menu. (> 28)
Do you have the latest firmware installed?
Firmware updates may be released to correct
operating irregularities that are discovered with
certain movies. (> 12)
To return all settings to the factory preset.
¾
Reset the unit as follows:
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button on the
remote control at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
The following do not indicate a problem with
this unit:
– Regular disc rotating sounds.
– Image disturbance during search.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “08FIn” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.
2
3
∫ Unit doesn’t respond to remote
control or front panel buttons.
Disconnect the AC mains lead, wait 1 minute,
then reconnect the AC mains lead.
The remote control doesn’t work properly.
¾
Change the batteries in the remote control.
(> 4)
∫ Cannot eject disc.
The unit may have a problem.
¾
The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. If “SEt ” is displayed on the
unit’s display when a button is pressed on the
remote control, change the code on the
remote control. (> 28, 32)
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button on the
remote control at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “06FtO” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
2
3
The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the
TV is switched on.
¾
This phenomenon may occur, depending on
the TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to
“On”.
¾
Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may
be prevented by reconnecting the HDMI cable
to a different HDMI input terminal or by
changing the HDMI auto connection setting.
You have forgotten your ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings level.
¾
1
The ratings level returns to the factory preset.
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button on the
remote control at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “03VL” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
2
3
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This unit does not recognize the USB
connection correctly.
Picture
¾
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it
still does not recognize the connection, turn
this unit off and on again.
The images from this unit do not appear on
the television.
Picture is distorted.
¾
USB devices may not be recognized by this
unit when connected using the following :
– a USB hub
– a USB extension cable other than the
supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor
DY-WL5 (optional)
¾
An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI
Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows:
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button on the
remote control at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
1
¾
If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the
USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “04PrG” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.
2
3
The unit switches to standby mode.
¾
This unit will automatically turn to standby
mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. (> 16)
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated
(U59 is displayed). Wait until this unit has
cooled down.
¾
Set the item again. (> 24)
– When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
and DTS-HD audio are not output in
bitstream, select “Yes” in “Default Settings”
and make proper settings. (> 28)
The unit and television are using different
video systems.
¾
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button on the
remote control at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “05Pln” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.
2
3
The system switches from PAL to NTSC or
vice versa.
¾
The system used on the disc doesn’t match
your television.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an
NTSC television.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to
PAL60 for viewing on a PAL television
(> 24, “NTSC Contents Output”).
Video is not output in high-definition.
¾
Confirm that “HDMI Video Format” in the
Setup menu is set properly. (> 24)
A black band is displayed around the edge of
the screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.
¾
¾
Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (
Adjust the aspect setting on the television.
>
27)
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Audio
Network
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
I can’t connect to the network.
¾
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio
Output” settings. (> 9 , 25)
¾
Confirm the network connection and settings.
(> 10, 11, 26)
¾
To output audio from a device connected with
an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
“On” in the Setup menu. (> 25)
¾
Check the operating instructions for each
device and connect accordingly.
When using wireless LAN connection, video
from the DLNA Certified media server is not
played back or video frames are dropped
during playback.
Playback
¾
Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n
(2.4 GHz) wireless router may solve the
problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz)
wireless router, it is necessary to set the
encryption type to “AES”.
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless
telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in
connection interruptions or other problems.
Disc cannot be played.
The disc is dirty. (> 4)
¾
Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back
normally.
¾
The images that were edited on the PC, such
as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not be played
back.
¾
On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 26), the
continuous lighting of at least 4 “Reception”
indicators is the target for a stable
connection. If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or
the connection is being interrupted, change
the position or angle of your wireless router
and see if the connection state improves. If
there is no improvement, connect to a wired
network and perform the “Easy Network
Setting” (> 11) again.
I can’t play back BD-Live.
¾
¾
¾
Confirm that this unit is connected to the
broadband Internet. (> 10)
Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access”
settings. (> 26)
Confirm a USB device is connected to a USB
port. (> 14)
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Messages
The following messages or service numbers may
appear on the TV or unit’s display.
On the unit’s display
SEt
(“ ” stands for a number.)
On the television
¾
The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. Change the code on the
remote control.
Cannot play.
¾
You inserted an incompatible disc.
Press and hold [OK] and
the indicated number
button at the same time
Cannot play on this unit.
You tried to play a non-compatible image.
¾
for more than 5 seconds.
No disc inserted.
The disc may be upside down.
¾
H or F
(“ ” stands for a number.)
$ This operation is not available.
¾
¾
There is something unusual.
¾
Some operations are unsupported by the unit.
Check the unit using the troubleshooting
guide. If the service number remains
displayed, do the following.
For example;
– During playback, reverse slow-motion or
reverse frame-by-frame is not possible.
1
Disconnect the plug from the household
mains socket, wait a few seconds, then
reconnect it.
IP address is not set.
¾
The “IP Address” in “IP Address / DNS
Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP
Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Gateway
Address”. (Select the automatic address
acquisition if necessary.)
2
Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.
If the service number remains displayed despite
doing the above, request service from the dealer.
Inform the dealer of the service number when
requesting service.
The wireless access point currently has a low
network security setting. It is recommended to
change to a higher setting.
¾
Authentication type for the wireless LAN is set
to “Open system”, or the encryption type is
set to “No encryption”. It is recommended to
encrypt for safety reasons. For details, refer
to the instructions of the wireless router being
used. Encryption is required when playing
back video, etc., from DLNA compatible
devices.
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Supplemental information
∫ TV code list
∫ Language code list
Brand
TV Code
Brand
TV Code
Language Code Language Code Language Code
Abkhazian
Afar:
6566 Gujarati:
6565 Hausa:
6570 Hebrew:
8381 Hindi:
7185 Rhaeto-Romance:
Panasonic
AIWA
01/02/03/04
NEC
NOBLEX
NOKIA
36
7265
8277
35
33
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
7387 Romanian:
7273 Russian:
7285 Samoan:
7383 Sanskrit:
8279
8285
8377
8365
AKAI
27/30
25/26/27/60/61
BEKO
BENQ
05/71/72/73/74
NORDMENDE
OLEVIA
10
45
Amharic
Arabic:
:
6577 Hungarian:
6582 Icelandic:
7289 Indonesian:
6583 Interlingua:
6589 Irish:
58/59
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
7378 Scots Gaelic: 7168
7365 Serbian: 8382
BRANDT
BUSH
CENTREX
CURTIS
DAEWOO
DESMET
DUAL
ELEMIS
FERGUSON
FINLUX
FISHER
FUJITSU
FUNAI
10/15
ONWA
30/39/70
05
ORION
05
49/69
7165 Serbo-Croatian: 8372
66
PEONY
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
6590 Italian:
7384 Shona:
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
05
PHILCO
PHILIPS
PHONOLA
PIONEER
PROVIEW
PYE
41/48/64
6665 Japanese:
6985 Javanese:
Kannada:
7465 Sindhi:
64/65
05/06/46
Basque:
7487 Singhalese:
7578 Slovak:
7583 Slovenian:
7575 Somali:
7589 Spanish:
7579 Sundanese:
7585 Swahili:
7679 Swedish:
7665 Tagalog:
05
05
Bengali; Bangla:
6678 Kashmiri:
6890 Kazakh:
6672 Kirghiz:
6682 Korean:
6671 Kurdish:
7789 Laotian:
05
37/38
Bhutani:
Bihari:
05
52
10/34
05
Breton:
61
RADIOLA
SABA
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
SANYO
SCHNEIDER
SEG
SELECO
SHARP
SIEMENS
SINUDYNE
SONY
TCL
TELEFUNKEN
TEVION
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE
YAMAHA
05
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
21
10
53
26
Byelorussian: 6669 Latin:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
7577 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Tajik:
63/67
32/42/43/65/68
6765 Lingala:
9072 Lithuanian:
6779 Macedonian:
7282 Malagasy:
6783 Malay:
7678 Tamil:
GOLDSTAR
GOODMANS
GRADIENTE
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
IRRADIO
ITT
05/50/51
05
7684 Tatar:
05
21/54/55/56
7775 Telugu:
7771 Thai:
36
05/29/30
09
05/69/75/76/77/78
7783 Tibetan:
7776 Tigrinya:
7784 Tonga:
7773 Turkish:
7782 Turkmen:
7779 Twi:
05/22/23/40/41
05/25
Danish:
Dutch:
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:
Finnish:
French:
Frisian:
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
Greenlandic:
Guarani:
6865 Malayalam:
7876 Maltese:
6978 Maori:
30
25
18
09
6979 Marathi:
6984 Moldavian:
7079 Mongolian:
7074 Nauru:
JVC
17/30/39/70
52
05
KDS
08
7778 Ukrainian:
7865 Urdu:
KOLIN
45
62
31/33/66/67/69
10/11/12/13/14
52
KONKA
LG
7073 Nepali:
7869 Uzbek:
7879 Vietnamese:
7982 Volapük:
7082 Norwegian:
7089 Oriya:
05/50/51
07/46
52
05/28/79
05/19/20/47
24
LOEWE
MAG
METZ
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
10/15/44
16/57
7176 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Welsh:
7565 Persian:
6869 Polish:
7065 Wolof:
8076 Xhosa:
8084 Yiddish:
8065 Yoruba:
8185 Zulu:
05
6976 Portuguese:
7576 Punjabi:
7178 Quechua:
18/41
∫ Display languages list
∫ Unit’s display list
This list only contains displays that are difficult to read.
Display Language Display Language Display Language
Display
Reading
Display
Reading
ENG
FRA
DEU
ITA
ESP
NLD
SVE
NOR
DAN
POR
RUS
English
French
German
Italian
JPN
CHI
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
ARA
HIN
PER
IND
Arabic
Hindi
BYE
OPEN
KOR
MAL
VIE
Persian
Indonesian
Maori
READ
STOP
Photo
DISC
PLAY
SETUP
SLIDE
USB
Spanish
Dutch
Vietnamese MRI
THA
POL
Thai
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
Finnish
BUL
RUM
GRE
TUR
Bulgarian
Romanian
Greek
Swedish
Norwegian CES
Danish
Portuguese HUN
Russian
FIN
SLK
Turkish
Others
NET
START
FINISH
UPD *
SET *
No DISC,
No PLAY,
No READ,
UNSUPPORT
* “ ” stands for a number.
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Specifications
File format
Signal system
PAL/NTSC
File
format
Extension
Reference
Operating temperature i5 oC to i35 oC
range
This unit supports ID3
tags, but only titles,
artist names and album
names can be
Operating humidity
range
10 % to 80 % RH (no
condensation)
MP3
“.MP3”, “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”
Video output
Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack
(1 system)
displayed.
≥ MOTION JPEG and
Progressive JPEG
are not supported.
≥ You may not be able
to play back the file if
you have edited the
folder structure or
Audio output
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz,
0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
JPEG
Number of connectors:
2 channel
1 system
the file name on a
PC or other device.
HDMI AV output
USB slot
Output connector: Type A
(19 pin) 1 system
“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”, ≥ [Except[South[East[Asia]
“.avi”
The video file and
subtitles text file are
inside the same
folder, and the file
names are the same
except for the file
extensions.
Some DivX and MKV
file may not play back,
depending on the
video resolution and
frame rate condition.
USB2.0
[Except[South[East[Asia]
Subtitles text file
“.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”,
“.sub”, “.TXT”, “.txt”
DivX
MKV
2 system
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
1 system
“.MKV”, “.mkv”
LASER Specification
Class 1 LASER Product
Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/
658 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs)
Laser power: No hazardous
radiation is emitted with the
safety protection
≥
[Except[South[East[Asia]
Subtitles text file
“.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SSA”,
“.ssa”, “.ASS”, “.ass”
Maximum sampling
rate: 192 kHz/24 bit
Power supply
[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]
AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz
[For]the]Middle]East]
AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
[For[South[East[Asia]
FLAC
WAV
“.flac”
“.wav”
Maximum sampling
rate: 192 kHz/24 bit
≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play
order may differ or playback may not be possible.
AC 110 to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
[For[India]
AC 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Approx. 15 W
Power consumption in
standby mode
Approx. 0.5 W
Audio information
The audio output differs depending on the
settings on the unit. (> 25, Digital Audio Output)
≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible
number of output channels when connected to amplifier/
receiver compatible with the respective audio format.
Power consumption in
quick start standby
mode
Approx. 5 W
Dimensions (WkHkD)
430 mmk36 mmk199 mm
Mass
Approx. 1.5 kg
“Digital Audio Output”
Terminal
≥
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
“Bitstream”
“PCM”*2
BD-Video :
Outputs using original 7.1ch PCM*1
HDMI AV
OUT
audio*1
DVD-Video :
5.1ch PCM
*1
*2
When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the
audio will be output as Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround
or 5.1ch PCM.
The maximum possible number of Dolby sound is 2ch
PCM.
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Restriction on use of
unauthorized copied content
This unit adopts the following technology for
copyright protection.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
To request additional information about Cinavia
by mail, send a postcard with your mailing
address to:
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929;
7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
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This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi
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HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
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This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial
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